Cyber security in the new year

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – Cybercrime is costing the world trillions of dollars.

In 2017, the U.S. saw massive cyberattacks including hacks of companies like Uber, Anthem and Google.

“Wanna cry ransomware” crippled computers costing billions in losses and affecting critical infrastructure at some hospitals.

Whether it’s big business, online business even a blog — it’s important to get your cyber defenses in order for 2018.

Cyber security expert Brad Taylor, CEO of San Diego based Proficio, explains the challenges businesses face in protecting their companies from cyber security attacks.

  • Crews are working to extinguish a small brush fire alongside westbound State Route 94, near High Street in La Mesa, according to the California Highway Patrol.

    Crews are working to extinguish a small brush fire alongside westbound State Route 94, near High Street in La Mesa, according to the California Highway Patrol.

  • The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is a great way for folks to sell and purchase interesting vintage or vintage-inspired treasures.

    The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is a great way for folks to sell and purchase interesting vintage or vintage-inspired treasures.

  • Cybercrime is costing the world trillions of dollars. In 2017, the U.S. saw massive cyberattacks including hacks of companies like Uber, Anthem and Google.

    Cybercrime is costing the world trillions of dollars. In 2017, the U.S. saw massive cyberattacks including hacks of companies like Uber, Anthem and Google.

  • Have you looked in the mirror lately, or maybe you saw yourself in a picture and thought “I am looking tired.” If you feel like you’re looking older, help is on the way.

    Have you looked in the mirror lately, or maybe you saw yourself in a picture and thought “I am looking tired.” If you feel like you’re looking older, help is on the way.

  • Many adults say they plan to get in shape this year, but, it’s also a good time to see how often your kids get moving.

    Many adults say they plan to get in shape this year, but, it’s also a good time to see how often your kids get moving.

  • If you made a resolution, no matter what it is – accountability and reasonable expectations can help.

    If you made a resolution, no matter what it is – accountability and reasonable expectations can help.

  • The Board of Supervisors voted in a special meeting Tuesday to extend a state of emergency over a deadly outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego County.

    The Board of Supervisors voted in a special meeting Tuesday to extend a state of emergency over a deadly outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego County.

  • A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies in Colorado early Sunday killing one and injuring four others, including a former San Diego sheriff’s deputy, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush. Two civilians were also injured.

    A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies in Colorado early Sunday killing one and injuring four others, including a former San Diego sheriff’s deputy, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush. Two civilians were also injured.

  • A fire that started as a structure fire quickly spread to the surrounding vegetation in Julian Tuesday.

    A fire that started as a structure fire quickly spread to the surrounding vegetation in Julian Tuesday.

  • An outage in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s processing system may have led to delays Monday night for San Diegans at Lindbergh Field.

    An outage in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s processing system may have led to delays Monday night for San Diegans at Lindbergh Field.

Source

http://cw6sandiego.com/story/37176740/cyber-security-in-the-new-year